Cardiothoracic Surgeon

adelphimedicalstaffing; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Lodging provided

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

adelphimedicalstaffing is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in Paducah, KY. The role covers adult cardiac and general thoracic procedures, with a 24-hour call schedule and supportive ICU teams.

Credentials include KY license or willingness to obtain, BLS, and active board certification. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Active Kentucky medical license or willingness to obtain.
• BLS certification.
• Experience with Impella and structural heart support.

Responsibilities

• Perform Adult Cardiac Surgery including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
• Perform General Thoracic Surgery procedures.
• Manage ICU care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients.
• Provide Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and ICU teams for patient care.

Skills

Board-certified (Cardiothoracic)

BLS

Impella experience

Structural Heart

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Paducah, KY

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Call only

Coverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 – Ongoing

Call Schedule: 24-hr call (7a-7a); 4-7 shifts per month

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

COVERAGE DATES

Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 (most prio)

Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 04, 2027

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric

Average Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical Cases

Annual ER Volume: 30,000

Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR: Epic

Specialty Backup: Anesthesia, ICU, Cardiology

Support Staff: First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, focused anesthesia team dedicated CT surgery, collaborative and helpful ICU

No. of ORs: 1 Heart, 1 Hybrid

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Adult Cardiac Surgery (CABG, Valve Repair/Replacement)

General Thoracic Surgery (Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS, Pericardial Window)

ICU Management of high-risk cases (Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout)

Structural Heart Procedure Support (in Hybrid OR / Cath Lab)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Board: BC

Licenses: Active KY License or willing to obtain

Certifications: BLS

Experience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience required

Must be available for one set of dates listed

Clean record

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform Adult Cardiac Surgery including CABG and valve repair/replacement.

Perform General Thoracic Surgery procedures.

Manage ICU care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including Impella support.

Provide Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.

Collaborate with anesthesia and ICU teams for patient care.